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When it comes to finding a direct replacement turbocharger for your CAT 3406 engine, there is alot of information out there and it may be a bit over whelming.  Momentum Worx is already known as the place to go when UPGRADING you CAT turbo, but how about when you just want a stock replacement turbo?  Don't worry, we have you covered there as well!Originally, all CAT 3406 engines came equipped with a Garrett turbocharger.  Garrett continued to supply Caterpillar with turbochargers f …

If you have a CAT 3406E that is in need of a set of injectors, or you are looking to upgrade the injectors on your CAT 3406E / C15, hopefully this is the information you are looking for!Now I am just a stooooopid turbo guy, but its pretty hard to take advantage of a larger turbo without a good set of injectors adding fuel to the fire.  While I am no expert, I have been slowly trying to compile helpful information to share, as I cant seem to find a source that has this information readi …

Yes, big claims from an even bigger (FAT) man - now that I have your attention; please allow me to plead me case.There are certainly BIGGER, BETTER, & More EFFICIENT turbos on the market, but I think this turbo does all those things pretty well, while any other "Better" turbo will likely only exceed at one of those attributes. The BorgWarner S410SX - 78MM /1.32 AR is easily the best C15 turbo on earth, and here's why: 1) Its a bolt on upgrade for any single turbo cat.*&nb …

One of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to mid 2000s Caterpillar engines; Single turbo or “Twin” turbo.While the factory Acert turbochargers are often referred to as “Twins” they are NOT twin turbos. Twin means the same and the two turbos on Acert engines could not be any more different from one another.  Take a look for yourself..The Acert uses a high pressure (primary) turbo and low pressure (atmospheric) turbo. Contrary to popular belief, the high pressure turbo is act …

VOLVO / MACK Holset VGT Turbo InterchangeabilityWe have touched on this topic before, but some things are worth a second look. While Holset has 1000s of part numbers for their VGT turbocharger, I know those 1000s of numbers superseded to only 100s of turbos, and I THINK those 100s of turbos can be consolidated down to 10s of turbos. Taking a step back - Holset has “families” or “series” of turbos. For example, HE300 series turbo, which then further breaks down to an HE341VE, HE351VE, etc - the …